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202421 minPG-13documentary

Christmas Crocodile

202421 minPG-13documentary

Biosecurity officials at an airport in the South Pacific confront challenges including credit card fraud, a rogue cockroach, and a smuggled crocodile.

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Channel: National Geographic

Christmas Crocodile

2024• 21 minPG-13

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Biosecurity officials at an airport in the South Pacific confront challenges including credit card fraud, a rogue cockroach, and a smuggled crocodile.

Synopsis

Credit card fraud; a backpacker's worst nightmare; Biosecurity deals with a rogue cockroach and a crocodile at the airport. To Catch a Smuggler: South Pacific | S6, E5 Christmas Crocodile To Catch a Smuggler: South Pacific

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